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Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Table for Two on New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve 2009

Layers, layers, layers.

A red toile bedspread makes a colorful tablecloth, and it tells a story of French milkmaids, chateaus, and courting couples.

My mother brought a ton of ivy, and I wound it though organdy napkin sheaths, dishes, crystal, old silver, and a glass candle stick. For the centerpiece, I used a clock. Our menu will appear on Foodie Friday--well, unless I burn something.

Here lately, I've even been burning toast. The kitchen gods are not pleased. But Mr. Linky will be here Thursday evening if you want to share your menu.

I bought the pink champagne glasses a long time ago. The white dinner plates are Wedgwood, mixed with retro china from the 1950s.

With this setting you and Dr. are bound to have a very special, romantic evening! The bedspread is inspired and the clock the perfect centerpiece! LOVE the red!!!! I wish you and yours a happy, HEALTHY and prosperous (great book sales) New Year!!!!!! XO, PInky

Love that toile paired with the ivy. The pink champagne glasses are pretty--I gave up pink champagne many years ago---it had a tendency to make me fertile :) Hope you have a lovely quiet NY eve and a happy and healthy 2010!

This is so very romantic! Love the clock, the tablecloth/bedspread, and the ivy. The black is so stately...I love it on the banister, your chairs, and the champagne! Thanks so very much for sharing. This was truly a treat! Have a happy new year!

Wow! That's the first word that comes to mind. I LOVE that first photo of the toile tablecloth next to the staircase. Just beautiful. I love toile and you created a very striking table with the beautiful fabric, the organza napkins, the ivy and the telephone just sets it all off. Beautiful!!!!!!

We'll spend New Year's Eve just the two of us here at home. My favorite way to celebrate! Love the idea of the toile bedspread on the table and the clock as a center piece is the perfect choice to bring in the new year. Clever!Cheers to you ... Sarah

WOW Michael, I echo Food with Style's comments, in fact that is exactly where I was when I saw your top photo and was so delighted when I clicked and found it was yours. A perfect table in a perfect setting. May all your wishes come true in 2010, hugs, Kathy.

Beautiful Gollum...As usual!A charming table for two..Toile is so versatile isn't it!We're both doing a table for two this evening;;;Happiest of new Years to you and yours...xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

Wow!!! Michael I adore your toile bedspread used as a tablecloth.. Fantastic idea for a romantic table set for 2.. had to giggle when you said you've been burning toast lately... I hope you have a fantasic 2010.. Happy New year my friend.. hugs ~lynne~

Hello, Michael. Yours was the first Tablescape Thursday post I visited this evening (well, after Susan's ... of course)! I'm always delighted when I see that you're a participant. I know we're in for a visual treat and a healthy dose of that sparkling wit of yours!

I made Turkey Doodle Soup for Foodie Friday and took a slightly unappetizing photograph. Now I just have to remember how I made it and write down something that resembles a recipe.

Okay, I'm DRIVING UP RIGHT NOW TO YOUR HOUSE (you're in TN, right?) and WEATHER BE DAMNED because I LOVE that toile. Just kiddin' ya...I'm not a stalker, I promise :)But...Dang, dang, dagnabbit it......I AM ECSTATIC about the toile. And it's not your every day toile, no siree, it's DIVINE! Hugs, Lana Austin

Michael, I've never heard of napkin sheaths. What a pretty and unique idea. Even my napkins might look pretty with some of those. Aren't you clever to use that pretty toile bedspread as a table cover. Happy New Year! laurie

I just love the toile! It is beautiful! The layers of white, the glasses, The clock for Midnight Kiss! You and Doctor Gollum and Mister have a Happy New Year! Not sure what we are doing I thinking hubby may go to a casino, and I be home alone. I need to put a plan together for New Years Day, I'm sure the kids will be coming in. I showed my new things with my Candy land Peppermint/gingerbread dishes. Check out my brownies. I took pictures to show how to make them. Happy New Year.

What a stunning table at the foot of the stairs! Love the red toile and the layers of napkins. It is a perfect setting for a romantic supper. Who would think to add in a clock? What thought and effort went into this!Hope the upcoming new year is all that you would like it to be.

Excuse me while I put my slipper-socks back on....you just knocked 'em off with this one, Michael! It is glamorous, engaging, aesthetically pleasing, clever,(♥ the bedspread/tablecloth) poetic & soooo genteel. I'm running out of adjectives to describe how I feel about it. You are truly talented, Lady!

I have enjoyed your blog so very much this past year. Thank you for sharing your beautiful world & I hope that you and Dr. Gollum have a very happy & healthy 2010.

What an elegant table for two! The toile bedspread gives such and warm but regal touch. It's wonderful how you intertwined the ivy, but my favorite are the napkins! I hadn't noticed those in the Horchow catalog. I'll have to take a closer look.

Wow, Michael...I don't think I've ever seen red toile that vibrant and gorgeous...beats the heck out of the tablecloths you find in the stores. Those napkin sheaths are beautiful...will have to look for some of those. I like how they don't add a lot of bulk...just right. LOVE the clock centerpiece and a fabulous clock, it is! Happy New Year! Drink lots of bubbly...2010 is going to be awesome!

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